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PSDF | Mein Digital
Empowering Rural Women Through IT
Maryam Nawaz Hunarmand Naujawan
Learn digital skills, start your e-commerce journey, and earn from home!
Step Into Opportunity – Join Now!
What will you learn?
- Learn English Language
- Content Creation
- Digital Marketing
- Product Development and Market Linkages.
- Selling on E-Commerce Platforms (Shopify & Daraz)
- How to be successful on Freelance Websites
- Digital Financial Literacy
- Soft Skills
Free Desktop & 6 Month Internet
Receive desktops worth PKR 150,000 and internet to support your learning
Stipend
Get up to PKR 5,000/month during the training
Online classes
Instructor-led online classes
Become a freelancer
Learn how to be successful online
Mentorship Support
Get personalized guidance from industry experts
Flexible Learning
Instructor led online classes tailored for rural women, accessible from home
Mein Digital
A flagship initiative of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Mein Digital is bringing the digital economy to the doorsteps of educated rural women.
Having trained 3,000 women so far, the programme equips them to earn from home by building their own digital businesses. Through online instructor-led training, hands-on learning and mentorship, Mein Digital turns skills into sustainable livelihoods.
Mein Digital is a pathway to financial independence and a future where every woman can thrive.
Choose the pathway that works for you
ERWIT2 offers three ways to join
Desktop Pathway
Learn from home with your own desktop.
- Desktop worth PKR 250,000 for selected participants
- 6 months of internet support
- Up to PKR 5,000/month stipend during training
- Instructor-led online classes
- Mentorship from industry experts
Community Center Pathway
No computer at home? Learn at a nearby community center.
- Computers and internet provided
- Safe, women-friendly learning space
- Up to PKR 5,000/month stipend during training
- Instructor-led online classes close to home
- Mentorship from industry experts
- PKR 47,500 completion bonus
Own Device Pathway
Already have a laptop or desktop? Join using your own device and internet connection.
- Use your own laptop or desktop
- Internet support
- Up to PKR 5,000/month stipend during training
- Instructor-led online classes
- Industry mentorship and freelancing guidance
- PKR 47,500 completion bonus
Introduction.
This program supports:
The Chief Minister's vision for women empowerment
Goals of financial independence and digital inclusion
Economic growth for rural communities through entrepreneurship
Trainee Selection & Admission Process
Step 1
Assessment Test
Applicants undergo an online initial assessment to evaluate their aptitude and readiness for the program.
Step 2
Merit List
Candidates are shortlisted based on their test performance, ensuring fair and transparent selection.
Step 3
Pathways
Step 4
Instructor Led Online Class
Become part of an online class where you will learn 460 hours of specialized skills that will help you to be a digital entrepreneur.
Step 5
Online Test After Classes
A structured online evaluation to test knowledge retention and readiness for real-world applications.
Step 6
Onboarding and Hand-holding
Personalized guidance & mentorship to support will help participants transition smoothly into professional paths.
Eligibility Criteria
Location
Resident of rural district of Punjab
Age
19 - 40 years
Education
Minimum 14 years of education
Testing & Certification
Testing to be conducted by chartered universities or any board
Testing & Certification
Testing & Certification
Testing to be conducted by chartered universities or any board
Our trainees share their experiences and the impact our programs made on their growth.
Meet Zobia Tasneem, who earns PKR 200,000 monthly through her home-based e-commerce and design business.
Meet Yasmeen, a mother who gained digital skills through Mein Digital program, opening new opportunities to work from home.
Meet Kainat, who transformed her career through PSDF's Mein Digital program and now co-runs an e-commerce apparel brand.
Start Your Journey Today
- Add your information
- Verify OTP on Your Mobile Phone
- Submit Application
- Successful candidates will be shortlisted after review
Applications for Round 3 have closed
Thank You!
Your submission has been received.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FAQs
1. About the Programme
Q1. What is Mein Digital?
Mein Digital (Empowering Rural Women by Way of IT Training) is a free, six-month programme run by PSDF. It trains educated rural women in digital skills so they can earn from home through freelancing, online business or remote work.
Q2. What will I learn?
- English communication and business writing
- Soft skills and professional conduct online
- Digital marketing and content creation
- Freelancing on international platforms
- Product research and development
- Selling online on Daraz and Shopify
- Digital financial literacy, including bank and mobile wallet use
Q3. What will I be able to do after the course?
- Set up and run your own online store.
- Create a freelancing profile and get paid work.
- Apply for remote jobs with a professional profile.
- Manage your earnings through digital banking and wallets.
The programme aims for graduates to start earning within six months of completing training.
2. Who Can Apply
Q4. Who can apply?
You can apply if you meet all these conditions:
| Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Residence | Rural area of Punjab, verified through the Urban Unit’s GIS mapping |
| Education | At least 14 years of formal education (e.g. BA, B.HONS (4TH Semester Result), BSc, ADP or equivalent) |
| Age | 18 to 35 years |
| Previous PSDF training | Must not have completed, or be currently enrolled in, any PSDF programme |
| CNIC | Valid CNIC in your own name |
Unemployed applicants are given preference when merit is equal.
Q5. What is the minimum education required?
You need at least 14 years of formal education, such as a BA, BSc, Associate Degree (ADP) or equivalent. You will be asked to show your degree or certificate during verification.
Q6. How do I know if I live in a rural area?
PSDF checks your address against the Urban Unit’s GIS rural-urban map. Applicants whose address falls in an urban area are not eligible.
Q7. I have already done a PSDF course. Can I apply?
No. Applicants who have completed, or are currently enrolled in, any PSDF programme cannot apply. PSDF checks every application against its trainee database using the CNIC number.
Q8. My application shows a CNIC error. What does it mean?
A CNIC error usually means the CNIC is already registered in PSDF’s database as a completed or enrolled trainee of another PSDF programme. Such applications cannot proceed. If you believe this is a mistake, email meindigital@psdf.org.pk with your CNIC number and a copy of your CNIC.
3. Applying and Selection
Q9. How do I apply?
Apply online on PSDF’s website (www.psdf.org.pk):
- Fill out the online application form.
- Verify the OTP sent to your mobile number by SMS.
- Submit the form and check your email for confirmation.
There is no application fee.
Q10. What happens after I apply?
- Initial shortlisting: PSDF screens your application for eligibility and rural residency. You will be notified within one month of applying.
- Field verification: A PSDF mobiliser may call or reach out to verify your documents and explain the programme.
- Assessment test: Shortlisted applicants are invited to a test within 2 to 4 weeks of shortlisting. It covers English, digital aptitude and basic computer knowledge.
- Result: Selected applicants are notified by email within 1 week of the test.
- Pathway allocation and start: You are placed in a training pathway and told your start date.
Q11. How is the final selection made?
Selection is purely on merit. A single province-wide merit list is prepared from test scores, with no district quotas.
Q12. What documents should I keep ready?
- CNIC
- Educational degree or certificate (minimum 14 years)
- Proof of address, if asked during verification
- An active mobile number and email address in regular use
4. Training and Support
Q13. How is the training delivered?
Training runs for six months, 5 days a week, through instructor-led classes. Selected trainees are placed in one of three pathways based on merit, access to infrastructure and location:
| Pathway | How you learn | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Home-based (desktop) | Live online classes from home via PSDF’s Learning Management System (LMS) | A desktop computer and an internet device allowance (one time) |
| Community Learning Centre | In-person classes at a nearby community center with computers and internet | Lab access, online instructor-led training and a lab attendant |
| Own device | Live online classes on your own computer or laptop | Financial support to help you participate |
Q14. Can I study at my own pace?
No. You must attend classes in real time and keep at least 80% attendance.
Q15. Can I continue my job or studies during training?
The programme needs your full attention during class hours, so keep that time free. Trainees who miss classes or assessments risk losing their stipend or their seat.
Q16. What support will I get during training?
- Ongoing mentoring and career guidance
- A dedicated support team for LMS and equipment issues
- Help setting up online stores, freelancing profiles and digital wallets
Q17. What if I face technical problems?
Email meindigital@psdf.org.pk. The support team will guide you through troubleshooting or arrange repair or replacement of PSDF-provided equipment.
5. Stipend and Equipment
Q18. Is there a fee?
No. The training is completely free.
Q19. Will I receive a stipend?
Yes. Each trainee receives PKR 5,000 per month for six months, paid every two months as PKR 10,000. Payment depends on meeting the attendance and assessment requirements. Trainees in the Community Learning Centre and own-device pathways who complete the programme will receive a bonus.
Q20. How will the stipend be paid?
Through JazzCash on the mobile number registered against your CNIC. You will receive a transaction ID (TID) by SMS from 8558; show it at any JazzCash agent to collect the amount.
Q21. How do I get the internet device (home-based pathway)?
Buy the internet device yourself. PSDF reimburses along with your stipend.
Q22. When will desktops be distributed (home-based pathway)?
Selected trainees receive a desktop. The date and venue are shared by email and SMS. Classes start within 2 weeks of receiving the desktop.
Q23. What happens if I leave the programme early?
You must return all PSDF-provided equipment (desktop, mouse, keyboard, headset and charger), and your stipend stops.
6. Certification and After Training
Q24. How will I be assessed?
Through weekly tests and quizzes, practical assignments, and progress assessments every two months. The two-monthly assessments also decide your stipend.
Q25. Will I get a certificate?
Yes. Trainees who complete the training and pass the assessments receive a certificate.
Q26. Will I get a job after the programme?
The programme provides mentorship, career counselling and help with job and freelancing applications. Job placement is not guaranteed.
Q27. Are there opportunities after graduation?
Yes. Graduates join an alumni network and may access advanced courses, networking events and alumni mentoring.
Q28. Can I repeat the programme after graduating?
No. Graduates cannot repeat Mein Digital or enroll in another PSDF programme.
Q29. How can I contact the programme team?
- Website: www.psdf.org.pk
- Email: meindigital@psdf.org.pk
- Helpline: 0800-HUNAR (48627)